Italy, Austria, Scotland and more by train
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Exploring Europe doesn’t have to mean getting on a plane. With our range of flight free tours the journey becomes part of the holiday. Watching the scenery change as you cross borders is one of the many delights of this form of travel and with everything taken care of, from stopovers and connections to the sightseeing when you arrive, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.

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Italian dreams

10 of the best railway journeys in Italy

10 of the best railway journeys in Italy
On train rides from Venice to Sicily, best book a window seat on these spectacular Italian trips.

Discover Italy by rail

Discover Italy by rail
Explore the history, culture and cuisine of three great Italian cities, Turin, Venice and Rome, by high-speed rail.

 

Me, myself and Interrail

A solo train trip around Europe

A solo train trip around Europe
What to do when you’ve bought two passes but your husband won’t go? Go anyway and have a fantastic time doing exactly what you want.

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Explore more by train

Lake Maggiore and the Matterhorn

Lake Maggiore and the Matterhorn
Explore the beautiful lakeland scenery of Lakes Maggiore, Como and Orta plus journey into the Swiss Alps via the Simplon Pass.

Austrian Tirol and Innsbruck

Austrian Tirol and Innsbruck
Experience breathtaking alpine scenery, explore sights such as Neuschwanstein Castle and enjoy a cog-railway journey.

Switzerland's Lake Geneva and Montreux

Switzerland's Lake Geneva and Montreux
Sample cheeses and chocolates, journey on the Golden Pass express train, cruise Lake Geneva and more…

Lakes and mountains of Austria

Lakes and mountains of Austria
Discover beautiful baroque Salzburg, Austria’s scenic Lake District and the highlights of the Alpine Road on this classic tour.

 

Trip of the week

The Royal Caledonian

The Royal Caledonian

Starting with a journey on the Caledonian Sleeper this tour takes in Inverness, Aviemore and Edinburgh plus a cruise on Loch Ness and a ride on the heritage Strathspey Railway. Plus, book by 4 December 2023 to save up to 10%.

 
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